The monks and nuns of the Tiantai Temple in China are as proficient in Buddhist teachings are they are in orchestral instruments. Master Wule began rebuilding the 1400-year-old temple in 2004. As a former musician, he organized the monk orchestra "Guangxuan" to preach Buddhism and Zen philosophy through music.

Nuns practice their instruments at the Tiantai Temple, Nov. 22, 2018, in Hongan, Hubei province, China.
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